About Us

About us

Kirby Engine Systems, Inc. (KES) which includes Marine Systems, Inc. (MSI) and Engine Systems, Inc. (ESI) supports the marine transportation and oil & gas industries and the nuclear (worldwide) and commercial power generation applications from 12 locations in the United States. KES is headquartered in Houma, Louisiana, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kirby Corporation, a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange.

Marine Systems, Inc. (MSI) provides premium 24-hour marine engine repair services, engine parts, marine engine sales and support for the marine transportation and oil & gas industries. MSI specializes in on-location diesel engine and reduction gear repair, as well as the re-manufacturing and replacement of parts for a wide range of vessels.

MSI is an authorized distributor of EMD medium speed engines for the United States, serving the U.S. East Coast, Gulf Coast, Mid-West, Great Lakes and West Coast, including Alaska and Hawaii. MSI is an authorized marine dealer for Caterpillar, Cummins, and John Deere engines. We are also a distributor for Alfa Laval products. MSI provides engine sales, service, OEM components and parts, and a number of other ancillary products, to vessel owners along the Gulf Coast, East Coast, and all major inland waterways.

At MSI we understand the importance of fast, reliable, and efficient repairs when marine vessels or rigs are shut down due to equipment failures.

Time is money – and we can save our customers both by getting their operations back up and running quickly and safely.

Our total commitment to quality is also a factor that sets MSI apart from our competitors. Our highly skilled technicians follow exact measures to ensure that our parts and services meet the most demanding quality standards at all times.

Combining an extensive inventory of parts with a team of experienced professionals, Marine Systems, Inc. offers our customers exceptional services and effective solutions. We invite you to contact us today for your marine transportation, power generation, or industrial engine repair needs.